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Global ADHD leader Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

January 14, 2026

APSARD recognizes the SUNY Distinguished Professor for transformative research, mentorship, and lasting influence on ADHD diagnosis and treatment worldwide

Upstate researchers COVID-19 youth mental health study named top paper of 2025

January 13, 2026

Led by Yanli Zhang-James, MD, PhD, the award-winning study analyzed more than 13 million pediatric health records and found significantly increased risks of new psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diagnoses following COVID-19 infection.

PCORI awards $16.7M contract to Upstate for landmark ADHD medication study

December 16, 2025

Leading ADHD expert Upstate Professor Stephen Faraone, PhD, to head national effort to compare stimulant-first and non-stimulant-first treatment approaches for youth.

Upstate among 20 institutions to receive St. Baldricks Infrastructure grant

December 10, 2025

The $50,000 award supports expanded clinical trial access and research leadership under Dr. Melanie Comito at Upstate Golisano Childrens Hospital.

Upstate researcher wins $2.2M NIH grant to advance next-generation mRNA delivery

November 26, 2025

Yamin Li , PhD, is pioneering a new class of sulfonium lipid nanoparticles designed to overcome the limitations of current delivery systems.

Upstate researcher awarded $3.1M NIH grant to uncover how amyloid diseases begin

November 19, 2025

Stewart Loh, PhD, leads a multi-institutional effort using microfluidic mini kidneys to test whether physical forces in blood flow spark harmful protein misfolding.

Upstate to host groundbreaking Lupus 2025 symposium

October 09, 2025

Leading experts from various medical disciplines will gather on Oct. 17 and 18 to address the complexities of lupus, highlight emerging treatments and promote health equity in autoimmune care.

Upstates Dr. Cynthia Taub chairs national committee developing new guidelines to standardize adult echocardiography reporting

September 26, 2025

Standardizing heart imaging reports to boost clarity and care.

Upstate researcher awarded $3.1 million NIH grant to advance understanding of severe dengue infections

August 21, 2025

Dr. Adam Waickmans NIH-funded study aims to reveal how a second dengue infection becomes life-threateningand to develop tools that could transform global diagnostics, vaccines, and care.

Upstate doctoral student recognized nationally for research on dementia and empathy loss

July 24, 2025

Aya Kobeissi earns prestigious NIH neuroscience award for her innovative dementia research.

Upstate, ESD provide additional support to Upstate Biotech Ventures, bringing fund total to $10 million

July 16, 2025

First round of funding approved for three companies, including Upstate start-up DUB Therapeutics, developing breakthrough sdRNA eye therapy.

Upstate's SURF program welcomes largest cohort yet

June 23, 2025

Thirty-eight top undergraduates from across the U.S. immerse themselves in research, mentorship, and clinical experience in the universitys expanding summer pipeline to STEM careers.

Upstate researchers help uncover how exercise protects the brain in Alzheimers disease

June 19, 2025

Study published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on cell-specific responses to physical activity.

Upstate earns prestigious R2 Carnegie classification for high research activity

May 15, 2025

Substantial research growth places Upstate among 139 leading institutions nationwide.

Upstate to create AI Center for Health Equity, Analytics and Diagnostics

April 08, 2025

Upstate is one of eight SUNY schools to receive funding to start work on creating centers related to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will impact society.

Upstate research could pave the way for improved glaucoma treatments

March 12, 2025

With a $2.1 million grant, Preethi Ganapathy, MD/PhD, is using 3D models to explore how optic nerve cells respond to pressure, aiming to uncover new ways to prevent vision loss from glaucoma.

The importance and challenges of researching rare diseases

February 26, 2025

Rare Research Day is being commemorated Feb. 28, but for Dr David Auerbach, it's every day.

New state law targets advanced cancer therapy

February 26, 2025

Critical tool in cancer care is now covered by insurers in New York state

Upstate student honored for best dissertation in SUNY system

January 29, 2025

Dissertation by Yunting Zhu, PhD, of the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, earns top honors out of nearly 1,200 PhD students.

JAMA Network Open publishes Upstate Photovoice study examining perceptions of clinical connectedness among hospital environmental service workers

January 13, 2025

The study focused on understanding how Environmental Service employees feel proud of their work, connected to their clinical team, and where they feel disconnected.

Upstates participation in national clinical trial brings groundbreaking treatment to pediatric cancer patients

January 09, 2025

Among first group of local patients to receive leukemia drug is 10-year-old Matilda Loomis of Manlius.